About the role

Our Registry Administrators carry out a range of administrative tasks including the processing of applications for Certificates of Character for those seeking to join the legal profession and applications for experienced lawyers to practice on their own account. We are currently recruiting a full-time administrator to join our Wellington based team.

You will be working within a small, interactive team. The work is challenging, varied and fast-paced, and requires a high level of judgment and attention to detail.

What you’ll bring

Flexible, organised, and able to prioritise your workload easily.
Ability to quickly adapt and learn new computer/office systems.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Sound written and oral communication skills.
Strong empathy skills.
Willingness to work as a team member, and independently as required.
Good judgement and a high level of discretion.
Proficient in MS Outlook and good understanding of Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat office tools.

We are looking for candidates who share our purpose of Kaitiaki of an exemplary legal professional in Aotearoa and understand how our values of Kaitiakitanga – tāria te wā, Manaakitanga and Pono underpin the work we do at New Zealand Law Society.

What we can offer

Become part of an exceptional team in a dynamic organisation, where the work is challenging and rewarding. We offer a cohesive workplace culture across our organisation with a number of social activities to come together across teams to connect and collaborate with colleagues. Your development and growth will be nurtured, and your work recognised and valued.

It is important that the Law Society can attract, support, and retain quality staff and one of the ways we can achieve this is by offering employees some flexibility to manage their work/life balance. We embrace flexible working to support our staff to deliver their best and achieve a good work-life balance and to connect and collaborate with others by providing a hybrid approach sharing your time between the office and home.

Other benefits of working at the Law Society include:

Three days Special Leave to use during our annual close-down period between Christmas and the new year
Discounts and benefits as part of our membership partner programme
Competitive remuneration

About the Law Society

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is the professional body for barristers and solicitors in New Zealand. The Law Society regulates all lawyers practising in New Zealand and is the membership organisation for practising lawyers. With 13 branches throughout the country, the Law Society is the Kaitiaki (guardian) of the practice of law in Aotearoa New Zealand and the consumers of legal services.

The Law Society is committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion and is keen to ensure that appointments reflect New Zealand’s multicultural society. Applications from a diverse range of backgrounds are encouraged.

How to apply

If you would like to apply, please submit your CV and cover letter through Seek.

Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 17 September 2025

Shortlisting may occur whilst the advertisement is open, so we encourage you to make an early application.

NZLS reserve the right to process and interview suitable applications before the date if necessary or extend the period.

For a confidential discussion and additional information, including the position description, please contact the People and Culture team at human.resources@lawsociety.org.nz

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.